Episodes

California seeks to rein in AI.

NATO walks a tightrope to reconcile members’ nationalism movements and Atlanticism that holds the 32 member alliance together.

California’s $4trillion economy defies the gloomsters.

Children of Madness is set in the vast world of Quaan, an intricate realm teeming with conflict and the struggles of youth. Jarrett’s fourth fantasy genre novel.

Candidate for Mayor Daniel Lurie brings private sector experience to the race for Mayor.

The San Francisco Public school system is the oldest one in California, founded 1851. With more than 49,000 students in grades K through 12, it has its' fair share of challenges but opportunities abound. Laurance is running for one of three open seats on the four member board.

Harris’ surprise pick for Vice President.

Mark Farrell served as interim Mayor of San Francisco in 2018 after the death of Ed Lee. He served as a City Supervisor for over seven years.

Listeners in 60 countries and featured on most podcast platforms.

California’s divorce laws were created to meet the needs of heterosexual couples, not same sex couples. But the author undergoes a life changing experience navigating the divorce system as a gay man.

The history of CSU Trustee Claudia Hampton’s efforts to implement Affirmative Action policies at CSU during the 1970s, 80s and 90s.

Professor David McCuan of Sonoma State University analyzes the Biden Harris switch and the Republican Convention.

J. D. Vance is chosen as Donald Trump’s running mate. A cultural conservative, Vance is likely to campaign hard in Midwest swing states like Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan.

A digital dollar with the Fed creating a bank account for every US citizen and resident. Who benefits ? The Consumer or the Government ? 127 countries are studying or piloting CBDCs. But privacy and personal independence could be lost.

Analysis of the July 4th British elections - it marks a realignment in the country’s politics - the largest in 30 years.

The French legislative elections have resulted in stalemate, with no one party coming close to forming a majority government. President Macron rejected the resignation of his recently appointed Prime Minister Gabriel Attal even though his party grouping only won 160 seats in the 577 seat National Assembly. The party of the right placed third with 140 seats.

Online narratives, rumors and propaganda promoted on social media. Trust and Safety. Stanford Internet Observatory,

The Trump immunity decision was wider ranging than anticipated.

The SS Jeremiah O’Brien is the last operable Liberty ship of the 2747 built during WW II. It is berthed in San Francisco and open to the public.

End to end solutions across the investment lifecycle.

President Biden’s goal in the debate was to dispel concerns about his age, cognitive skills and physical strength. He failed dismally prompting calls from his own party to end his campaign for a second term.

WalletHub’s study of San Francisco ranking the City dead last out 148 US cities is challenged by USF Professor of Urban and Public Affairs Patrick Murphy.

San Francisco came in dead last with a rank of 148. Three of six categories measured - financial stability, public safety, the economy - were especially weak, setting off alarm bells .

The future of Connected Wealth: Data Transparency.